The man who turned on Trump: ‘The Mooch’ speaks

Anthony Scaramucci on why Trump came back, the limits of his power and how Australia should deal with the US President.

Aug 31, 2026, updated Aug 31, 2026

On day one of his role as communications director for the White House, Anthony Scaramucci sung Donald Trump’s praises. 

He would serve in that role for just another 10 days, a span of time that has become known as a “mooch”.

Since leaving the White House, Scaramucci has become one of the US President’s most vocal and scathing critics.

Now, he says Trump’s return to power is the product of deeper failures in American politics, and a warning about what happens when economic anger goes unanswered.

Today, The Rest is Politics US host Anthony Scaramucci discusses why Trump came back, the limits of his power and how Australia should deal with the US President.

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Guest: The Rest is Politics US host Anthony Scaramucci

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